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(Source: History of Madison County, Ohio
Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co., 1883 - 1159 pgs.)
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Two brothers, Elias and Van De LASHMUTT, natives of Maryland, came to Madison County, it is
believed, as early as 1810, and purchased land on Deer Creek, on the
boundary line between Fairfield and Oak Run Townships. At about the same
time came John De Lashmut, a cousin of the above;
also two brothers. Otho and Nelson De Lashmut,
also cousins of the former; the latter was a brick-maker by trade.
Elias was the principal active man among them; was Sheriff of
Franklin County in 1807-09, and it appears owned the greater part of the
land they purchased, and after a few years entered upon the mercantile
trade, and was one of the early merchants of London, where he carried on
business for many years. John De Lashmut subsequently
moved West, and settled somewhere on Red River. |
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JOHN DICKENSHEETS,
miller, Jefferson, was born November 21, 1831, in Maryland, but from
five years of age, lived in Montgomery County, Ohio, where his father
operated a grist mill on Stillwater a number of years. While
residing there, the parents, David and Sidney (Smith)
Dickensheets both died. John worked for his father, and
under his instruction until after his majority. Subsequently, he
labored in different mills, in Dayton, then in Richmond, Ind., and
various other places until 1879, he came from Circleville, Ohio, to
Jefferson, his present situation. He was married, on Christmas,
1856, to Charlotte Jackson, a native of England, born December 4,
1836. In 1853, her parents settled in Dayton, Ohio, where both
died. She is the second of a family of eight children.
Mr. Dickensheets and wife have a family of four children, all now
living, viz., Mary F., Mattie M., George W. and Luther M.
The Dickensheets name is of English and German origin. |
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WILLIAM DILLOW, farmer, P.
O. La Fayette, was born in Madison County January 11, 1833, he is a son
of John and Margaret B. Dillow, natives of Virginia, where they
were married. About 1825 to 1828, they removed to Ohio and settled in
Monroe Township, Madison County, where they resided the greater portion
of the balance of their lives. He died in Pike Township, in November,
1879, aged seventy-two years; and she died in June, 1880, aged seventy
years. They had eleven children, seven now survive—Susan, now
Mrs. Mayberry; Margaret P., now Mrs.
Scranton; Nancy Ann, now Mrs. Campbell;
Mary, Hugh, William and James. The subject
of this sketch was brought up to farm labor, and was married to
Rebecca Chambers, who was born in New Jersey January 6, 1835,
a daughter of Samuel and Ann (Simon) Chambers, natives of New
Jersey, who came to Ohio and settled in Madison County about 1850, where
they have since resided; they are now residents of Jefferson. They have
had eight children, four now surviving—James, Samuel, William H.
and Rebecca. Mr. Dillow and wife have five
children, William B., born December 20, 1856; Winfield
Scott, born November 9, I860; Mary Jane, born May 27,
1863; Katie Ann, born February 28, 1866, and Margaret
Elta, born November 16, 1869. Mr. Dillow has
made farming his business through life, and all in Monroe and Deer Creek
Townships. In the spring of 1881, he purchased his present property in
La Fayette, to which he moved and where he has since resided. He is one
of the reliable and respected farmers of Deer Creek Township, where he
has the general confidence of the people. He served as Township
Treasurer in 1881. He is a worthy member of Lodge No. 70, I. O. O. F.,
of London, to which he has belonged eight years. |
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J. T. DOMINY, farmer, P. O.
Plain City, was born in Darby Township Sept. 24, 1820; he is a son of
Jeremiah and Abigail (Norton) Dominy, natives of York State, who
emigrated to Ohio in 1812. His father died in FEbr., 1865, and his
mother in 1830. His grandfather, James Norton, emigrated
from York State in 1812. Our subject owns 180 acres of land one
mile southwest of Amity, and by occupation is a farmer. In
politics, he is a Republican, and he has filled different offices in the
township. He was married Sept. 24, 1848, to Martha,
daughter of Abram and Chloe (Marsh) Scrubner, natives of York
State, of English descent. By this union their children were
Clide, wife of Hiram Douglas; Julia, wife of J. Forshee;
Eva, Harry, and Emmett. Hiram Douglas, son-in-law of
our subject, was a member of Company G, One Hundred and Seventy Ohio
Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. J. Hayes acting Sergeant for
three months. Mr. Dominy and wife are members of the
Universalist Church. |
A. J. DYER, farmer, P. O.
Plain City, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, December 3, 1849.
He is a son of William and Josephine ( Norton ) Dyer, the former
a native of Vermont, and the latter of Connecticut, both of English
descent. Our subject attended the common schools of his native
county, and finished his education at Kenyon College. He was
married, in 1879, to Nora Morgridge, by whom he has one child -
Christine. Mr. Dyer is a member of the Episcopalian
Church. He owns 658 acres of land, and deals largely in stock.
He is a Republican.
Source: History of Madison County, Ohio - Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1883 ~ Page 970 |
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